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Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW

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Jadehiggs · 03/11/2023 21:17

Hi, alI!

I thought it would be really nice to start a new thread. This thread is dedicated to those TTC in November 2023. We can give each other advice, talk through our emotions (because sometimes, hearing from another woman is so helpful!), and at the end of the cycle - update on pregnancy test results.

I'll introduce myself real quick. Feel free to do the same.

My name is Kelsey. I'm 26. I'm from Ireland. I've been engaged to my fiancé, Sean, since September. We started dating in December 2022 (when ya know, ya know!!). We have been trying to conceive since I came off the pill in May. I was only on it since December 2022. Unfortunately, we received a false positive Clearblue digital in June :(. So this TTC journey has been very stressful. I have PCOS and irregular cycles but something seems to be switching up in me.

My last period started October 19th.
I feel I ovulated on Halloween night. We DTD the day before and the day of. It's the first time I've caught ovulation so perfectly.

If going by 28 day cycle since I ovulated on time, my period is expected November 16th. I am so nervous as I want a baby so badly. Something in me is telling me this cycle is different but that little voice in my mind is telling me I'm not pregnant and I'm wrong. I guess we'll see.

Symptoms so far:
Ovary pain (but I have that almost every day anyway)
Backache
And then....nothing.
Which is unusual for me as my PMS symptoms usually begin 2 weeks before my period (whether I end up bleeding or not lol). I often feel nauseas and experience cramping. Nothing so far.
Also, currently 3dpo.

Let's keep each other entertained during that TTW.

Good luck, everyone!!!

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H938 · 09/11/2023 15:51

Hi Kelsey, just wondering if you track ovulation? My last period was 20th oct and I think i ovulated 3rd Nov - im just going by the app im not 100% but its usually correct in terms of coming on. Im just driving myself crazy now reading everyone elses comments!

Outliers · 09/11/2023 15:45

6DPO.

Had cramping yesterday and was tired. But wouldn't consider them symptoms as such.

Metallic taste in the mouth but I have a tooth that needs removing so could stem from that. White clear discharge this AM too.

All of these can occur on any given day, so not attributing them to conception.

Outliers · 09/11/2023 15:41

NelliePig · 06/11/2023 09:41

Hi all! Can I join please?
I'm 30, TTC number 2, unfortunately I have an autoimmune disease which may make this harder for me, plus the plethora of other issues it might cause if I manage to get a BFP. Became ill after my first so new to this. First cycle TTC. 1 Day past my positive OPK so not entirely sure if that's 1 DPO on here or whether that's slightly different.
Anyone else have an AI disease, feeling rather nervous this time around.

Good luck everyone xx

A strong positive OPK indicates ovulation will occur it next 24-36hours.

So can assume 1DPO about 2 days later. Especially if it falls in middle of cycle.

H938 · 09/11/2023 15:38

Hello!!

thought this was the most fitting thread to write on as I am also 6dpo - to be fair, not been trying for baby #3 but by chance happened to have sex on day of ovulation (dont really know the baby slang haha)

Since then I dont know if I am going crazy or I am getting loads of symptoms… whislt I read everywhere people saying you cant have any symptoms before implantation etc I do think everyone knows their body so here it is;

1/3 dpo - nothing much other than sore nipples
3dpo- developed a cold/ constant sneezing and then had diarrhea for 24 hours 🤮 couldnt keep my eyes open at 6pm! Generally feeling unwell (not sure if I was just unwell)
4dpo- feeling fine after the day before but back ache, small cramps and bubbling sensation where i guess my tubes are.
5dpo- same as day 4 and waking up with empty tummy feeling at 3am like I needed to eat.

today day 6 a little bit dizzy and the same back pain and bubbling feeling.

sounds crazy when I say it all out loud 😂

Jadehiggs · 06/11/2023 17:55

@ka3rine im sorry I can't be of any help as I've never had IVF :( but I do hope you find your answer.

Also, welcome everyone!! So glad to see so much support.

Currently sitting at 6dpo I believe. Feeling bloated and tired and had cramping last night and this morning. I'm gonna test at 10dpo. Waiting is so torturous 😭 I feel something is different this cycle so 🤞

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ka3rine · 06/11/2023 11:27

Has anyone experience bleeding/spotting while they are doing stims? This is my 3rd try with menopur and my first time encountering bleeding. Its not heavy as light spotting, liner is fine for it. But whenever I wipe with tissue there is some blood.

NelliePig · 06/11/2023 09:41

Hi all! Can I join please?
I'm 30, TTC number 2, unfortunately I have an autoimmune disease which may make this harder for me, plus the plethora of other issues it might cause if I manage to get a BFP. Became ill after my first so new to this. First cycle TTC. 1 Day past my positive OPK so not entirely sure if that's 1 DPO on here or whether that's slightly different.
Anyone else have an AI disease, feeling rather nervous this time around.

Good luck everyone xx

ka3rine · 06/11/2023 08:43

Has anyone had spotting during IVF stims? I have some spotting since yesterday and this did not happened during my previous IVF cycles.

TTCNoTWO · 05/11/2023 12:22

@Kirstee123 I can definitely see a line lovely, but just be careful as they are know for evaps I've had a few like that thar were bfn!

I've taken one this morning (8dpo or 9dpo) and im sure I could see something but left it alone, went out and checked again later and saw this.. what does everyone think? Am I being silly?

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Kats2809 · 05/11/2023 11:28

Looks like a faint positive to me x

Outliers · 05/11/2023 10:13

I would save your money, and test at least week later. Even a faint positive test at this stage is not a confirmation of pregnancy. But good luck

Kirstee123 · 05/11/2023 10:05

Hi everyone had ectopic July this year. Been having a strange sensation of a lump in my throat which has been making me feel nauseous for about 3 days now.. due on 11th of this month had some slight cramping anyway these are tests from this morning. Not sure if I'm imagining lines or not. Could anyone shed their opinion. Thank you. Feeling very anxious about a pregnancy second time round aware I've tested quite early!

Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW
Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW
Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW
Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 15:41

@Jadehiggs good I’m not going mad then !
I took the picture literally about 5 minutes after taking the test. That was my last one I will go out and get some more tomorrow…
it just seems well too early. The line is barely visible though and so thin, it’s driving me crazy! But I’m am hopeful it’s a good sign xx

Jadehiggs · 04/11/2023 15:00

GIRL I SEE IT TOO?
Definitely take one tomorrow and let me know what you see. When did you take the pics like after how long? I'm so hopeful for you 😭

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Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 14:30

Same image inverted

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Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 14:08

@Jadehiggs I couldn’t help myself and took a pregnancy test… it’s driving me mad as I am the only one who can see a slight hint of a line 😂
I think I’m going mad !!!

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Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW
Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 11:26

Yeah, the same thing happened with me 1st, with the 2nd I wasn’t testing as we wasn’t planned xx

Jadehiggs · 04/11/2023 11:09

Welcome everyone and best of luck! Hoping it's everyone's month. And please keep everyone updated.

@Kats2809 so this happened with your first pregnancy too?

I took one with fmu and the line was barely there. Read you're not supposed to so I took another one, as well. This is the second one. Hoping it means something as my cervix is still closed and firm but is now high.

@ka3rine so sorry to hear you've had trouble. But I'm keeping everything crossed for you 🤞 sending baby dust

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Outliers · 04/11/2023 10:48

Hi all, joining this thread. Also 30, TT2 #2. This is cycle 1 for me, though due to personal and occupational reasons, this would be most ideal time to conceive.

I'm just entering 2WW. Believe I've ovulating today. DTD this morning, and in days leading up to now, so now we wait!

Wishing everyone best of luck.

Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 09:44

Taken another OPK at 5 DPO, I couldn’t help myself 😂 lines still quite dark! I hope it’s the same case as with my first one and it will result in BFP ! Also found this article online xx

Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW
Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW
Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 09:43

Good luck xxx

ka3rine · 04/11/2023 08:53

Hello everyone, joining this November group too.

I am on my 3rd IVF cycle (1st - cancelled, 2nd - 1 embryo, fertilised, Day 3 Transfer, did not implant) all of these are within July to October timeframe. We are not wasting any months as I am already at 43 yrs old. We are with the Lister Fertility Clinic and so far was happy with them.

I just finished my baseline scan yesterday (day 8 of cycle). Nurse said my endomitrium is at 5.7mm now and i have 1 dominant folicle on my right at 7mm. A couple of small ones on the left.

Same protocol since last time. Letrozole and Menopur 150iu as I respond more with low dose.

Weve decided to bank embryo if we only get 1 again this cycle and have them PGT A tested. As we would like to transfer 2 to max the chance of implanting.

Dr said reason of not implanting is abnormal embryo which is 75% with my age.

Just need to find that 1 golden egg. 😊

Sending pregnancy vibes to everyone 🙌

Saffycat92 · 04/11/2023 08:33

Hi everyone, I’d like to join in too! My husband and I are currently TTC our first. I’m about to turn 31 and this is our second cycle. I haven’t been doing anything specific to test when I’m ovulating at this stage, but I think I’m 1DPO today (cycle day 15). I’m going to hold out to test as long as possible though think I’ll probably cave on 12 Nov as it’s my birthday! Fingers crossed and baby dust for us all this cycle!

Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 07:22

Fingers crossed for u xxx I’m also 30 trying for baby number 3 :)

Kats2809 · 04/11/2023 07:21

How exciting ! I take it as a good sign ! It’s going to be a long and painful wait before we can take a pregnancy test tho ! I will be definitely using the OPKs for the next few days… and same with me the ones I took straight after ovulation were barely visible !!

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